51 43 251 Removing and Installing or Replacing Trim Panel For Left or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C-Pillar)

51 43 251 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim Panel For Left Or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C-pillar)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower C-pillar trim
- Remove capping panel
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel







Lever out trim (1) and release screw underneath (2).
Release clip (3).
Raise trim panel (4) and feed out in downward direction.

Installation:
Replace missing and damaged clips (3).







IMPORTANT: If some clips (1) are lost during removal, if necessary remove C-pillar storage compartment (2) in order to take out clips (1).

Installation:
Make sure the trim cover is correctly seated in mounts.